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Part 5

PYN-up Decals is a growing decal line from Meteor Productions, the PYN standing for "Pick Your Noseart". So what's different about these decals? First, they've selected more intricate subjects, some of which have been done by other manufacturers. Second, the markings that are solid color by definition (national markings, ID codes, etc.) are provided as standard decals. Even the noseart backgrounds are provided as standard decals.

Finally, the noseart is printed with a difference process which allows for photo-quality gradations of color instead of the pixel-dithered colors we're accustomed to in normal decals. The result is a stunning rendition of noseart that has not been mass-produced before!

This set covers two P-38 Lightnings:

• P-38H-5-LO, 42-67077, 38 FS/55 FG, CG-Q, Nuthampstead, England, 1943, 'Mountain Ayers' as flown by Capt Jerry Ayers
• P-38L-5-LO, 36 FS/8 FG, M, le Shima, 1945, 'Ready Maid' as flown by Capt Phil McLain

The decals are provided on two sheets, the first provides all of the distinctive unit markings, national markings, and backgrounds for the nose art. The second sheet provides two sets of the high color noseart. A set of BlackMagic masks are also included for the P-38L's antiglare panels on the nose and inboard engine nacelle panels.

These are very limited production decals, with only 300 examples printed for each subject. You'd better get yours while the getting is still good!

Highly recommended!

My sincere thanks to Meteor Productions for this review sample!